Enjoy a 20-minute horse-drawn wagon ride from the Welcome Center (weather permitting). Rides are on the half hour from 11am to 2pm. No reservations; tickets for each day are sold on a first come, first served basis beginning at 10am when the Welcome Center opens.

Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale, this Disney classic will delight Northern Stage audiences of all ages. Mermaid Ariel is fascinated by the world and lives of people on dry land and longs to someday join them though her father, King Triton, forbids it. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, this beautiful tale of love will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”

Kids ages 4+ are welcome to join them at VINS during Discovery Sundays to create, discover, imagine and have fun all at the same time. Explore your world through engaging, hands-on science experiments and investigations for inquisitive minds of all ages. From wheels, towers, and magnets to feathers, water and bubbles, you’ll get an opportunity to delve into the world of science, technology, engineering and math.

Ring in the New Year in downtown Burlington at the First Night Festival. This is a must-do event that brings together over talented artists from all over our region to celebrate in a substance free environment. This celebration’s diverse and includes many cultures and art forms including musical performances, dance, theater, circus arts, puppetry, visual arts, storytelling, and comedy. A button is required for all performances at all venues.

Come celebrate the New Year at Spare Time Entertainment! Their two-hour lanes parties are a perfect celebration. Reserve a lane for up to 6 people that includes pizza, juice/soft drinks, bowling and shoes, games and contests, music by Supersounds DJ, galactic lights, and a $10 Game Zone card per lane. Party time slots include 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:00pm, and 10:30pm.

Enjoy this community New Year’s Eve Celebration. Best Night buttons can be purchased at local merchants prior to New Year’s Eve. All events will take place at Holley Hall, Walkover Gallery and Bristol Baptist Church.

Kick off this end-of-year celebration on Main Street beginning at 4:00pm and continue on until the midnight fireworks finale! There are lots of different shows and activities at different venues around town. Families can enjoy food, singing and dance. Wristbands are required.

First Night is Burlington’s alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration and Vermont’s largest one-day arts festival. Fireworks are also part of this New Year’s Eve celebration. Families can enjoy an early fireworks show at 6:45 pm rather than wait for the second one at midnight.

Fast and Furious or Fun and Festive – Either way they have the race for you! Join RunVermont for the 30th Annual FirstRun 5K and Youth Fun Run Come to run, come to walk, push your kids in the jogger– everyone is welcome. Great prizes awarded in several costume categories. Delicious post-race food and raffle entry included in the race fee.